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Police tell OnTheWight they have received an ‘allegation of irregularities’ made against the Isle of Wight Conservative Party. The Party tell us that they haven't heard from the police.
Ian Ward
Cllr Ian Ward was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Sandown in 
May 2013.
He was elected as Chairman of the Isle of Wight council in 2013.
He served two terms in this position.
He became Executive member for Transport and infrastructure (including car parking) in January 2017.
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Andrew Turner's second agent, David Walter, gets his wish and is now revoked as his Election Agent. His third Agent has been announced, although he's already pretty busy with other senior roles.
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Remember the 'I am still his agent' response from David Walter when asked if Andrew Turner had lost another Agent? Well, it's now come to light that he wants to resign, but isn't allowed.
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The fighting within Andrew Turner's campaign team has reached new heights with his Agent now accusing IW Conservative Chairman of 'lying'.
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Concerns it could open the council to judicial review led to 12 members abstaining and nine voting against the motion to declare the Isle of Wight 'Fracking Free'.
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The rules of discussion in the council chamber are extensive and can be confusing - nonetheless, they must be followed. Question marks are being raised as to if they were breached on Wednesday, and whether that means a vote needs to be taken again.
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A new Isle of Wight Conservative party chairman was elected at the weekend.
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Here are the facts about the Southsea / Sandown Hover service that the Sandown Business Association have been proactive in arranging to bring visitors to their town.
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A new chairman of the MP's Campaign Committee has been announced after Keith Hooke's departure.
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A milestone for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award on the Island was reached recently at the presentation ceremony held in Ryde when Lewis Coulter, who worked for his Award via Sandown Bay Academy, became the 200th recipient of the coveted Gold Award.
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As you might expect, nominations for chairs of the new Select Committee resulted in heated debate in the council chamber last night. Read on for the full report.
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The Isle of Wight Council will be represented at a number of services across the Island to mark Remembrance Sunday this weekend.
